Child Quote by Randall Jarrell
“One of the most obvious facts about grownups to a child is that they have forgotten what it is like to be a child.”
About This Quote
Adults often lose touch with childhood perspective, making it hard to relate to children's experiences.
In simple terms: Adults forget childhood feeling.
Remember how children see the world.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- intergenerational communication
- mentoring
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reconnect with your inner child?
- What benefits arise from seeing things through a child's eyes?
Adults may resist acknowledging their own lost innocence.